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Joseph-Octave Villeneuve

1836 – 1901

Former mayor of Montreal, Quebec

Politician Businessperson Liquor merchant
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About Joseph-Octave Villeneuve

Lived 1836 – 1901 (aged 65). Joseph-Octave Villeneuve was a Canadian politician, businessperson and liquor merchant.

Joseph-Octave Villeneuve (; 4 March 1836 – 27 June 1901) was a Canadian businessman, provincial politician, and senator.

Entering business in Montreal, Villeneuve founded a firm of wholesale grocers and spirits merchants. As a businessman and local politician he acquired large commercial interests in Canada.

He was mayor of Saint-Jean-Baptiste from 1866 to 1886 and warden of Hochelaga county from 1866 to 1880. From 1894 to 1896, he was the Mayor of Montreal. He was the Legislative Assembly of Quebec member for Hochelaga from 1886 to 1888 and from 1890 to 1896.

In 1896, he was appointed to the Canadian Senate representing the senatorial division of De Salaberry, Quebec. A Conservative, he served until his death in 1901.

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Important facts

Born
4 March 1836, Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
Birth century
19th century
Died
27 June 1901, Montreal
Occupation
Politician, businessperson, liquor merchant
Nationality
Canada
Positions held
Mayor of Montreal, Member of the National Assembly of Quebec, Member of the Senate of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph-Octave Villeneuve?

former mayor of Montreal, Quebec (1894-1896)

When was Joseph-Octave Villeneuve born?

Joseph-Octave Villeneuve was born on 4 March 1836 in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines.

When did Joseph-Octave Villeneuve die?

Joseph-Octave Villeneuve died on 27 June 1901 in Montreal.

What was Joseph-Octave Villeneuve's occupation?

Joseph-Octave Villeneuve was a politician, businessperson and liquor merchant.

What nationality was Joseph-Octave Villeneuve?

Joseph-Octave Villeneuve was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph-Octave Villeneuve

· Wikidata: Q3184394

· DBpedia: Joseph-Octave Villeneuve

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